HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_08-08_03/18/2008RESOLUTION NO. 8-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA APPROVING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE
DELIVERY OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE TO DESIGNATED
FACILITIES AND FOR A MUNICIPAL RECYCLING PROGRAM
BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA AND SOLID WASTE
AUTHORITY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE
YEARS BEGINNING ON MARCH 13, 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30,
2013 AND MAY BE RENEWED FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS UPON
MUTUAL AGREEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE
VILLAGE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Authority has been empowered by law to carry out the powers,
obligations and requirements in Palm Beach County, Florida, prescribed to a "county"
pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 403, Part IV, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 403, Part IV, Florida Statutes encourages counties to enter
into Interlocal Agreements with municipalities to establish recycling programs and carry
out recycling activities; and
WHEREAS, the Village desires to work in cooperation with the Authority to
continue a municipal recycling program toward achievement and maintenance of the
State recycling goal and the requirements of Chapter 403, Part IV, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, in addition, the Village provides for the collection of solid waste from
the residents and businesses and residential recyclables within its boundaries and
recognizes the need for safe and sanitary processing and disposal of solid waste and
residential recyclable materials; and
WHEREAS, the Village wishes to participate in a coordinated County-wide
program for the management of hazardous waste and control of solid waste processing
and disposal and residential recycling participation in cooperation with federal, state,
and local agencies responsible for the prevention, control, or abatement of air, water,
and land pollution; and
WHEREAS, the Village together with Palm Beach County recognizes the need to
plan and develop an adequate solid waste and residential recycling system for the
benefit of all the residents of Palm Beach County.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Approval to enter into the Interlocal Agreement for the delivery of
municipal solid waste to designated facilities and for the operation of a recycling
program between the Authority and the Village of Tequesta.
Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage
and the agreement shall become effective upon the filing with the Clerk of the Courts.
he foregoing Resolution was offered by Council Member Humpage who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Council Member Paterno and upon being put to
a vote, the vote was as follows:
For Adoption Against Adoption
Mayor Pat Watkins X
Vice-Mayor Calvin Turnquest X
Council Member Vince Arena X
Council Member Jim Humpage X
Council Member Tom Paterno X
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this 18 day of
March, 2008.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
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Pat Watkins
ATTEST:
Lori McWilliams, CMC
Village Clerk
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